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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 591.98 and 242.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 591.98 and 242.45 is: 334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 591.98 = 242.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/591.98 = 242.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 591.98 × 242.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 143,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,525.55/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.60

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